Acclaimed chef and cookbook author George Mendes is executive chef and partner at Veranda. Mendes first introduced New York City to elevated Portuguese cuisine in 2009 when he opened Aldea, a Michelin-starred fixture in the city’s Flatiron District for over a decade.

Veranda is a collection of indoor and outdoors spaces designed for dining, drinking, socializing and celebrating. Anchored by a glass-enclosed dining room, Veranda features an intimate, luxe lounge with its own terrace, several outdoor areas at different elevations, and a dedicated venue for private dining and events.